L'Épine

L'Épine

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The municipality of L'Épine is located on the west coast of the island of Noirmoutier.

Very few writings allow us to go very far back in time for the village of L'Épine. The Romans had brought to the island of Her technique of salt marshes. And it is in the 7th century Saint Philbert, evangelist, will give a boost to the island by raising the height of the dikes, open new salt marshes, bogs dry, build mills and promote agriculture and the rearing. Unfortunately, this area became prosperous attracted much greed and the island of dealing with its lusts "white gold", salt ... Attacked first by the British, the Dutch, it then undergoes the Viking hordes and it was for three centuries qu'invasions, occupation, looting ... It was not until the 16th century that the name of Thorn appeared.

The old church became too small was razed, and in 1668 the Church of St. John the Baptist was built and the town prospered until the Revolution.

The years 1793-1794 were terrible, the island was successively taken by the Republicans, freed by the army of Vendee Charette taken by General Haxo and were massacred in 1500 Vendee. After being locked in the church and the castle, they were taken in groups of 60 at a place called the Cow and executed. The bodies are still in the dunes of the Old Magnificat and two other locations.

In the 20th century a bridge was built to connect the island to the mainland.

The municipality of L'Épine is lined with long sandy beaches at low tide.

You can fish off.

You also have a port that will accommodate your Morin yacht.

There are also lovely walks in the woods Eloux and Bosse, can picnic.

On the beach there are still locks to fish or fisheries (trap where the fish is trapped at low tide).

Saturday market with local products, food products (fish, meat, fruits and vegetables ...).

In July and August, are held two monthly flea markets and craft markets. The evening on the town hall square, concerts, songs Regional.

You can go cycling around the island of Noirmoutier via the bike paths.

Visit the Castle of Noirmoutier en l'Ile, the church and its crypt.

Do not forget to visit the Passage du Gois, a rising tide is awesome!

For children, there are many activities: swimming, equestrian club, sailing school ...

Hiking, visits salt marshes, visit the nature reserve of swamps Müllembourg.

The wood of the chair and small hidden beaches under the oaks and mimosas, the polder of Sevastopol.

The oyster port of Bonhomme, the fishing port of Herbaudière. The little train of Noirmoutier, walks and sea fishing, the tip of the Pit and the old pier, a day on the island of Yeu with the stars of Fromentine, the cemetery boat left bank of the channel, not to mention fishing walk in Gois, guaranteed 3 kg of clams in 1 hour but watch the tide and pick 3 kg maximum allowed per person.

Church of St. John the Baptist, built in 1668		Church simple, nave, choir, altar apse
In the church, Laroche table of 1673		Stained glass in honor of sailors
In the church, ex-voto of marine in big trouble		Monument to the glory of the sailors and submariners lost at sea
Mill Sentinel at Bosse overlooking the port		Port of Morin and its piers
Pointe de la Loire		Wood and beach Bosse
Island and Lighthouse Pillar indicating the estuary of the Loire		L'Épine Beach
Coastal Drive and Port Morin		L'Épine range with fish locks
Woods Eloux		White sand beach before spring cleaning

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 13°C - Max. 20°C

Hébergement des ELOUX site protégé ONF     9.4 La Guérinière Superb construction Vendee, on the edge of the forest Eloux (NFB) brings peace and comfort at 300 m from the sea Comfortable rooms with TV, fridge, wifi. Bathrooms, toilets. SPA procedure.... Located 2 km from L'Épine From 58 € to 60 € the double room

Coté mer   Noirmoutier-en-l'Île House redone in the style beachfront double shelf with TV.TNT.Salle water with shower and vanity, private toilet, independent entrance, parking sécurisé. Accès jardin. Petit dog allowed... Located 3.9 km from L'Épine From 50 € to 80 € the double room

Au Passage du Gois     10 Beauvoir-sur-Mer Welcome at Au Passage du Gois, B&B in Beauvoir-sur-Mer (Vendée coastline). A lot of sun, sea and beaches and still less than 350 km from the port of Caen. We are living the dream –... Located 14.7 km from L'Épine From 45 € to 80 € the double room

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Studio de caractère ile de Noirmoutier L'Épine Character studio of 25 m² with marine decor, close to the main house of the owners. Comfortable, in the pretty village of fishermen and salt workers of the Thorn. Quiet, all shops to... Located in L'Épine From 240 € to 400 € per week

Maison de pecheur l'ile de noirmoutier L'Épine Fisherman's cottage of 62 m², the center of the island of Noirmoutier, in the quiet village of epine, all near the beach, woods and marshes and bike paths. At 300 m from center of village... Located in L'Épine From 300 € to 650 € per week

Typique maison de pêcheur   9.4 L'Épine Fully renovated in 2010, facing south on a fenced 800m² between the town and the beach of Saint Jean at 200 m. House including: 1 hall, kitchen open to living room, large bedroom, bathroom... Located in L'Épine From 400 € to 600 € per week

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Camping 4 étoiles La Tabardière Pornic-La   Pornic Pornic nearby (4 km) from our campsite. The 4-star campsite Tabardière since August 2011 opens the doors of. April 7 to September 22,2012. Located a few kilometers from the beaches... Located 19.9 km from L'Épine 30.43 € per day

Le patisseau   Pornic At Pornic, The Patisseau welcomes you in its green landscape. Come enjoy all the services and entertainment d? A real campsite 4 stars. NEW 2009: outdoor heated pool area with spa,... Located 21 km from L'Épine From 26 € to 42 € per day

Camping la chênaie à pornic     7.2 Pornic A Pornic, in Loire Atlantique, camping Chênaie **** is ideally situated close to shops and beaches. This family campsite welcomes you in a remarkably large area with trees and landscaping.... Located 21 km from L'Épine 12 € per day

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Hotel Punta Lara      7.5 La Guérinière This sea-side hotel is in the Pays de la Loire region, in La Gueriniere. It offers rooms with private balconies and ocean views, and is set in a pine forest. Guests can relax in the... Located 2.3 km from L'Épine Room from 65 €

L'Île Ô Château (ex Les Douves)      9.1 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île Set right amidst Noirmoutier, at the foothills of the castle dating from the XIIth century, L'Île Ô Château has rooms with a terrace overlooking the castle or swimming pool. This peaceful... Located 3 km from L'Épine Room from 78 €

Hotel Esperanza     7.5 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île Situated on Noirmoutier Island in the Vendée region, Hotel Esperanza is just 200 metres from an 11th-century castle. The hotel features a terrace in the 1000m² landscaped garden. Guest... Located 3.2 km from L'Épine Room from 42 €

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